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The Difference Between Personal Art and Universal Art

Most of us assume art gets better through technique alone, sharper drawing, mastering the medium, refining the craft. But a conversation with artist Judy Tuwaletstiwa revealed something deeper. The work…

How One Word Can Transform Your Entire Year (And Your Art)

The most important question to answer this year is how you want to feel, captured in one single word. This word changes how everything unfolds because it influences how you approach every decision and challenge. Nicholas’s word “adventure” pushed him to complete an unplanned 16-hour run through the Grand Canyon…

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3 Questions That Will Dramatically Improve Your Art (and Your Life)

Use this simple three-question framework to dramatically improve your art and life: What do I keep and amplify? What do I stop? What do I dream? By identifying what’s working (and doing more of it), eliminating what’s not serving you, and staying connected to your vision, you can speed up…

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How to Find Your Art-Making Mantra for 2026

Instead of focusing on what you want to accomplish this year, ask yourself how you want to feel in your art making. This approach comes from ultra running, where having a mantra (words that keep you present and grounded) is key to completing long distances. Nicholas’s words for 2026 are…

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